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12/09/2025

Members of the Camden Parks and Trees Commission, joined by Camden Community Development Coordinator Kat Spadacenta (far left), pose by a newly planted Southern red oak in City Hall Park on Friday afternoon. The oak and a freshly planted American elm nearby were planted for Arbor Day in honor of the city’s first responders. See more in today's C-I and on our website.

Despite unfavorable weather conditions, the Arbor Day celebration continued indoors with speeches, recognitions, and a proclamation reading by Mayor Vincent Sheheen.

12/09/2025

One of Santa’s littlest helpers during the city of Camden’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Thursday evening was Branch Elmore, Camden Assistant Fire Chief Chris Tidwell’s nephew. He is the son of Kristian Farmer and Harry Elmore Jr. Start getting ready for the holidays with today's C-I and our website.

Camden's Christmas events kicked off with a cheerful tree lighting ceremony. Attendees were surprised by artificial snowfall after watching a heartfelt choral performance by middle school chorus.

12/04/2025

C-I NEWS BRIEF: City Christmas, Arbor Day celebration changes

The city of Camden is announcing that the first of its "Snow Night" events -- where merchants are staying open extended hours -- is moving from Friday evening to tonight, immediately after the tree lighting ceremony at Broad Street Park, due to possible inclement weather on Friday. The tree lighting is scheduled for 6 p.m. today.

In addition, and also because of Friday's predicted weather, the city's Arbor Day observance is being moved from City Hall Park indoors to Camden Fire Department Station No. 1 (city hall), but will still be held at 1 p.m. Friday.

12/02/2025

Camden guard Jahleel Gaines drives the paint to the basket for two of his 11 points in last Tuesday’s win over Great Falls in the championship contest of the Hazel Pittman Thanksgiving Tournament in Great Falls. Catch up on these games, as well as some equine action, in today's Sports, staring on page B1 of today's C-I and on our website.

Camden boys and girls basketball teams shine in preseason tournaments over Thanksgiving break. Camden boys win Hazel Pittman Thanksgiving Tournament, while Camden girls secure She Got Game Gold Division title.

12/02/2025

Chi Chi Brother Timothy Davis receives the Superior Service Award during the organization's recent awards celebration. The chapter's been pretty busy this year -- catch up with this "special to the C-I" report in today's edition and on our website.

The Chi Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. celebrated its 2025 Achievement Week to honor scholarship and community service. Founded in 1958, the chapter holds a rich legacy of leadership and service in Camden.

12/02/2025

Have you been following along? We're helping out the United Way of Kershaw County's fundraising campaign by keeping up with their donation percentage every few weeks. See where they're at in today's C-I and on our website -- and think about donating to a great cause!

UWKC Campaign

12/02/2025

There's not much new to report about this tragedy from nearly a week ago except that the investigation is still ongoing and that, as of a couple of days ago, no charges have been filed yet. Catch up in today's C-I and on our website.

A collision on U.S. 601 near I-20 took the life of a Camden woman, identified as Miranda Lynn Rose, after her car was struck and flipped over, ejecting her.

12/02/2025

A proposed mural for the outside wall of Gallery 357, facing Wells Fargo, on East DeKalb Street. The city’s new Public Arts Committee has recommended denying the gallery’s application, which city council will vote on tonight, but included recommendations for how the mural might be ultimately approved. Get a preview of the meeting and the mural proposal in today's C-I and on our website.

The Camden Public Arts Committee recommends denial of a mural application by Gallery 537. Reasons include color palette concerns and lack of uniqueness in style representation.

12/02/2025

Pine Grove Plantation owners Rob and Karen Brown show off a sign declaring that they have placed a conservation easement on the entire 221-acre property with the Congaree Land Trust. Learn more in today's top story from the C-I and our website.

Pine Grove Plantation's conservation easement ensures the property remains protected from development while allowing for agricultural and recreational uses.

11/27/2025

C-I NEWS BRIEF: One dead in collision on U.S. 601 in Lugoff.

Earlier today, a collision on U.S. 601 near I-20 claimed the life of a Camden woman. According to Kershaw County Coroner David West, 40-year-old Miranda Lynn Rose died after her car was struck and flipped over, ejecting her.

Master Trooper William Bennett with the S.C. Highway Patrol said that the collision took place just before 12:30 p.m. today on U.S. 601 at the Whiting Way intersection. Bennett said Rose was driving southbound on U.S. 601 in a GMC Envoy SUV when a Honda CRV was exiting from a driveway to turn left on to U.S. 601. The CRV struck Rose's SUV on the passenger side, causing it to overturn.

West and Bennett said the collision and Rose's death are still being investigated by their respective agencies.